 The Archives of Velma Brown: A GuideCollection Number: MS-2-379Collection Level DescriptionTitle:
Velma Brown fonds Dates:
1971-1979 Extent:
8 cm of textual records Biographical SketchVelma Purdy Brown, a poet, and daughter of Elsie Mae Purdy of Dartmouth, N.S., was involved in producing newsletters and other
materials, particularly relating to the United Amateur Press Association (UAPA). Her poetry flourished from 1971-1979 when
she had her poems published in many UAPA and other publications.
Waiting for the Echo
and
Our Sapphic Seas
are Velma Brown's own poetry collections. Her involvement in Nova Scotia's community of writers is evidenced as she
donated 9 scrapbooks belonging to Sidney M. Parker, known as blind poet of Truro, to the Dalhousie Archives.
Custodial HistoryFonds was donated by Velma Brown, of Dartmouth, N.S. in 1979.
Scope and ContentFonds consists of newsletters and other publications from 1971-1979. Many of the publications contain Brown's poetry; others
are publications she was involved in but not published in. UAPA materials span from 1971-1975. Other publications span from
1971-1979. Some publications are from Nova Scotia, others are from the U.S.
ArrangementThe records are arranged alphabetically by title.
Related MaterialSee also the papers of Sidney Mansfield Parker (MS-2-378).
Other literary fonds can be found at
http://www.library.dal.ca/DUASC/FindingAids/LiteraryPapers/.
Access RestrictionsAll records are open.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item], Velma Brown fonds, MS-2-379, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives
and Special Collections, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
File Level Descriptions Dates:
1971-1979 Poetry Collections by Velma Brown
Folder - 1.13
Waiting for the Echo
by Velma Brown
1972
A small staple-bound publication, poetry, dedicated to her mother.
Folder - 1.14
Our Sapphic Seas
by Velma Brown
1974
Small staple-bound publication, dedications to many including S.M. Parker.
United Amateur Press Association Publications
Folder - 1.7
U.A.P.A. -
The Bundle
Christmas 1974
A non-profit recruiting publication that prints short stories and poetry.
Folder - 1.8
U.A.P.A. -
The Bundle
March 1975
A non-profit recruiting publication that prints short stories and poetry.
Folder - 1.9
U.A.P.A. -
The Bundle
October 1975
A non-profit recruiting publication that prints short stories and poetry.
Folder - 1.1
U.A.P.A. -
On Drifting Wing
1971-1972
All poems by S.M. Parker
Folder - 1.4
U.A.P.A. -
Glooscap Muse
1972-1973
Most poems by Velma Brown.
Folder - 1.5
U.A.P.A. -
Parnassus
1972
Poems by Velma Brown, S.M. Parker, and others.
Folder - 1.3
U.A.P.A. -
Quid Nunc?
1972
Each month's issue focuses on a different writer.
Folder - 1.2
U.A.P.A. -
Sand Pebbles
1972
Poems by various writers, including Velma Brown.
Folder - 1.6
U.A.P.A. - Various Poetry Publications
1971-1972
1 publication of each:
"Desert Voices",
"The Greatness of God",
"Jerusalem Artichoke",
"Poets on Parade".
Works by Others
Folder - 1.15
Bluenose Rambler
- Blanche Fralic (ed.)
Mar. 1977
Folder - 1.18
Drifting East Quarterly
1974
Small staple-bound publication, with poetry by Velma Brown and others.
Folder - 1.11
"In Tribute to our Canadian Vice President"
1973
8 page program with a tribute poem by Donald Cooke, photo of Velma Brown on cover.
Folder - 1.19
Legend
1973
Small staple-bound publication from Michigan, U.S.
Folder - 1.12
Scotian Pen Guild –
Marsh & Maple
1979
Various writers, 1 page.
Folder - 1.17
Scotian Pen Club –
Amber
Apr. 1978, Apr. 1979
2 small staple-bound publications.
Folder - 1.10
White Easter Day
by Mary Reid Gregg
1971
Poem: handwritten, 1 page.
Folder - 1.16
With Fettered Hands
by Donald Cooke
1974
Small staple-bound publication.
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